Small Group Apache Trail Day Tour with Dolly Steamboat from Phoenix
Overview
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8 hours
Mobile ticket
Spend the day following the historic Apache Trail on a guided true wilderness adventure. Enjoy a visit to Goldfield Ghost Town, Tortilla Flat, and a boat ride on Canyon Lake. It's a perfect day out in the Sonoran Desert. Enjoy this small-group tour limited to just 13 people in a custom van with leather captain's chairs.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
DETOURS American West is not responsible for road or viewing conditions due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.
Arizona state law requires children under 8 years to have either a child seat or booster. Child seats are not provided, please bring your own and notify supplier ahead of time.
Minimum age is 3 years - you must notify supplier if you have any small children and confirm you will provide car seats.
Wheelchairs or walkers that can fold up are acceptable on tour - you must notify supplier ahead of time
You must let the supplier know if there are any mobility concerns that they should be aware of.
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
FOR LAST MINUTE BOOKINGS: Any tours booked after 7:00PM Arizona time the night before the tour date might not be confirmed. You will likely have to meet at another hotel for pick up. Our office will contact you prior to 6:00am on the tour date.
A snack bar is available on board the Dolly Steamboat with water, sodas, snacks, and alcohol. Cash only.*
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off. Even if your hotel is on the list, we may need you to meet elsewhere.
1.5 Hour Nature Cruise
Gratuities
Food
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Apache Trail Scenic Drive
Only minutes from the city, the Apache Trail is the perfect way to experience the beauty of the Sonoran desert. Arizona’s first designated “Historic Highway” and a scenic byway, the original Apache Trail was a footpath by which the local Apache Tribe traveled through the Superstition Mountains.
Superstition Mountains
View these stunning desert mountains as you drive along the Apache Trail
Options
Small-Group Option
Pickup included
Reviews
239 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
PERFECT DAY IN THE DESERT 🌵
Z4123NFglens,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour and experience . Great sightseeings with lots of western and Arizona history . Pick up and transport was perfect and made tour even more enjoyable . Dolly Steamboat and scenery was amazing . Our driver Jay was the perfect host . So informative and engaging .
Apache trail and canyon lake, a hidden gem
N6575RNbrianb,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jay was a great guide and when the boat tour got delayed he went above and beyond to keep the trip enjoyable. We had a great time.
Lots to see
Alicia M,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Had an opportunity to see several sites. That said, we would have liked to spend more time at the museums and less time on the boat ride.
Great Tour - Awesome Guide.
hankjean624,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful day with Aldo as our guide. He was one of the best guides that Viator has. He was accommodating and knowledgeable. We had a pleasant day.
Fun trip!
Dragana A,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The day trip was fantastic. Mark H was exceptionally attentive and ensured we had an amazing experience.
Small group Apache Trail tour was very enjoyable
vickig220,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mark H was very personable. Was very knowledgeable about the areas we drove through and about the history. He had a good personality and was very helpful.
My Wife and I were celebrating our 43rd Anniversary
NORRIS P,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great experience that both meet and exceeded our expectations,Our tour guide and the entire crew did such a fantastic job.
3 stops not worth 9 hour tour
Laura H,
Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00The Scenery wad outstanding but the tour was way too long and we were expecting more historical information about the trail which we did not receive from our guide who talked nonstop about everything else. The Dolly cruise was very interesting though
The guide was very...
Roberto F,
Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00The guide was very knowledgeable about the Sonoran desert vegetation. The Apacheland stop was fun. The steamboat excursion was also enjoyable. I was disappointed that the boat captain did not use the reference to the clock for spotting the rams on the mountain.
Outstanding tour of The Apache Trail, Superstitious Mountains, and The Dolly Boat!
William H,
Sep 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From booking the tour with Victoria, and prompt pick up at our resort with Nate, all went really smoothly. Tour guide Nate was friendly, and a plethora of knowledge. The stop offs, and The Dolly Boat were amazing. Lunch at Tortilla Flat was outstanding. Highly recommend!
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